The Directive Style
In this style of
interview, the interviewer has
a clear agenda that he or she
follows unflinchingly.
Sometimes
companies use this rigid format
to ensure parity between interviews;
when interviewers ask each
candidate the same series of
questions,
they can more readily compare
the results. Directive interviewers
rely upon their own questions
and methods to tease from you
what they wish to know.
You
might feel like you are being
steam-rolled,
or you might find the conversation
develops naturally. Their
style does not necessarily mean
that
they have dominance issues,
although you should keep an
eye open for
these if the interviewer
would be your supervisor.
Either way, remember:
- Flex with the
interviewer, following his
or her lead.
- Do not relinquish
complete control of the interview.
If the interviewer does not
ask you for information that
you think is important to proving
your superiority as a candidate,
politely interject it.
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